(a) An authorizing agent may authorize the cremation of an unclaimed deceased veteran's body.
(b) A funeral establishment that accepts the unclaimed remains of a veteran:
(1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent;
(2) (A) Shall retain or arrange for the retention of the cremated remains until they are relinquished to:
(i) A veterans service organization;
(ii) The state or federal department of veterans affairs; or
(iii) The authorizing agent.
(B) The veterans service organization or Department of Veterans' Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs must certify that the deceased veteran:
(i) Is entitled to interment benefits from the state or federal department of veterans affairs; and
(ii) Will be provided a dignified and honorable funeral at a veterans cemetery;
(3)
(A) May dispose of the cremated remains in a manner permitted by law after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to a person as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.
(B) The disposal of the remains must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.
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